DONEGAL’S Covid-19 incidence rate has fallen to just slightly above the national average.
The county now has Ireland’s 13th highest 14-day rate, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.
Donegal recorded the highest Covid levels in the State for many months during 2021, but figures have improved from August. The 14-day incidence rate in the county is now 704.2 per 100,000, while the national average is 695. A total of 1121 cases of the virus were notified in Donegal in the past two weeks up to Monday.
However, the spread of cases is unequal across the county. Carndonagh, Donegal and Glenties have all recorded above-average rates in the past fortnight, while Letterkenny, Lifford-Stranorlar, Milford and Buncrana continue to be below-average this week.
Waterford is currently dealing with a rise in infections in recent weeks and has Ireland’s highest rate.
Meanwhile, Health Services in the North West and Donegal County Council are encouraging people in Carndonagh, Buncrana and Stranorlar to get their COVID-19 Vaccination this weekend.
Pop-up vaccination clinics are open today, Saturday and Sunday this week in Carndonagh, Buncrana and Stranorlar.
No appointment is needed:
Cardonagh – Colgan Hall
- Friday 05 November: 12noon to 8pm
- Saturday 06 November: 10am to 6pm
- Sunday 07 November: 10am to 6pm
Buncrana – Gateway Hotel
- Friday 05 November: 12noon to 8pm
- Saturday 06 November: 10am to 6pm
- Sunday 07 November: 10am to 6pm
Stranorlar – St Mary’s Parish Centre, F93 EK52
- Friday 05 November: 12noon to 8pm
- Saturday 06 November: 10am to 6pm
- Sunday 07 November: 10am to 6pm
All COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge and give protection from COVID-19.
